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It's raining again, the pouring cold water falling down from the gray sky that is forming. the rainy droplets seem as though they were tears running down to the ground. the hydro coming down to their death when they could only look at the world only for a second.
"Oh my, seems like it's raining a lot."
Ju was her name. the name itself meant the word 'daisy.' the name that was perfect for her just like the flower. the name that was rolled off from most people's mouth as they take in her beauty. 
She was the definition of elegance, grace, stunning, delightful, and more. she looks like the type that would win anyones heart by just a wink or a smile. 
"I guess you can't show me around the city, what a pity," Ju pouts playfully before side glancing the oni before her. then her eyes lit up, "how about we go back to my place? i can make a hot cup of tea with some snacks?" she suggests excitedly while grabbing his bare muscular biceps. 
But before Itto could decline the offer nicely, a loud roaring thunder was made which jolted some people in the restaurant. 
It seems like the storm is getting harsher and harsher as times go by. Ju could only hug his biceps while looking out the cloudy sky. 
She turned her gaze back at the oni and could only flinch from the wide eyes Itto had. his crimson eyes look like it was holding fear? worry? anxiety? dread?
"A-Are you okay-!" she quickly stepped back as Itto stood up immediately. 
"I-I need to find lamb." 
Ju furrowed her brows, "who?" 
Itto didn't answer and exited the restaurant with Ju on his footsteps. "w-wait for me!" 
But before Itto could leave, he accidentally stepped on something which caught his attention. looking down, there were ruined pale blue flowers in a bouquet along with a little notecard beside it. 
Picking up the damaged glaze lilies, Itto flipped the notecard only to hitched his breath. 
From: Lamb 
To: Itto <3 
'She was here?' he thought to himself as he stared at the glaze lilies. so many questions were forming in his head, like why are the flowers ruin, why didn't she come greet him, why, why, why?
He was snapped out of his thought when Ju gasped, "wow! i haven't seen glaze lilies in so long. they're usually in Liyue." she grabbed the bouquet gently and sniffed the bouquet. 
"I-I have to go." 
Itto rushed out, leaving Ju standing alone with the bouquet. she blinked before running after him, "w-wait!" 

                            

                                
                            
                              
                                  
                              
                              
                                
                                  
                                  
                                
                              
                             
                            
                            
                          
                          
"Here's some blanket and warm tea, my lady." Thoma gently placed down a tea set tray while having a folded blanket hanging from his forearm. 
The lamb and the Kamisato lord were now in the Kamisato estate since it was only a few minute walk away. 
"I'm sorry that you had gotten your clothes wet, it's already being wash, but for now i hope you're comfortable in my clothings." Thoma nervously said while scratching the back of his head. he wrapped the blanket around her shoulder and gently patted her head in comfort.
Ayato cleared his throat, "Thoma, isn't your lover waiting for you? i heard she doesn't like waiting too long." 
The Kamisato's housekeeper flinched, "ah! right, i don't want to keep her waiting." he chuckled while thinking about his lover who's probably waiting for him. "i don't need her noble family scolding me for not taking care of her right now." 
Once Thoma left, it was silent again. Ayato looked ahead and gazed out the slight fog window from the sheer cold. 
"I don't know what happen, but you know you can talk to me about it. if something is bothering you, it's best to let your feelings out, but then again, i don't want to force you. take all the time you need, i'll be right here waiting for you." Ayato softly said in the quiet room. 
(Y/n) looked down at her hot tea, staring at her reflection. she could see her swollen eyes and dry tear stain cheeks. to her, she looks hideous and messy, but to Ayato, she still looks gorgeous in his eyes. 
"I'm sorry," she whispered while maintaining eye contact to her reflection. "i'm sorry you have to see me that way." 
Then she heard shuffling and felt her body being wrapped in a warm embrace. a hand behind her head which was now leaving into a broad chest, while the other was around her waist. 
Ayato rested his chin on her slight wet hair, but he didn't mind at all, "there's nothing to apologize, my love. i'm sorry i wasn't there sooner." 
The two shared a moment of peace and quietness, basking in each other's warmth. enjoying the slight rain sound from the outside. (Y/n) could only try to ignore the thunderstorm outside since it made her heart jump every time it roared.
Soon the moment was ruin when they both heard muffled shouting from the outside. it sounded like guards trying to stop something or someone. 
Before Ayato could go and check what's happening, the door was quickly slammed open which nearly scared the two, mainly the lamb. 
Panting and wet from the storm outside, Itto bended on his knees, trying to catch his breath. 
"Itto?" 
The said oni looked up and was hurt from seeing the position the two were in. 
"L-Lamb i-"
"Itto wait!" then a girl appeared behind Itto who was too panting and trying to catch her breath. "y-you sure run fast." 
(Y/n) who was still in Ayato's arm, look at the unknown girl and soon recognized her. it was the lady that most people in Inazuma were talking about. the mysterious beauty that had moved from Liyue. the same one that she saw back in the restaurant with Itto.
She then move her gaze to the ruined bouquet in her hands. the same bouquet she bought for him. the one where she put her thought and heart to. the one that is now in someone else's hand. 
Itto was about to step closer to (Y/n) only to froze in fear as he saw her cower away while burying her head in Ayato's chest for comfort. 
Ayato hummed and let the girl in his arms cuddle him, "Arataki Itto, what brings you here?" 
a/n: not some of you guys thinking it was Keqing from the previous chapter 😭 don't do my girl dirty like that.
i'm sorry and not sorry for the Itto lovers for this chapter 😁 but for the Ayato lovers, i hope you enjoyed a bit of fluff i added <3 
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2/11/22